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Title: would this block too much air?
Post by: vrf on March 14, 2006, 10:40:43 pm

I'm thinking of using one of these fan filter things in my micro-cab, to try to hide the exhaust hole. Anyone think it would block too much air? It seems like these filter-type grills are better suited for intake fans, but I'd really like it to work for the blow hole.

(http://us.st11.yimg.com/store1.yimg.com/I/yhst-24067115789173_1886_3197499)

http://www.coolerguys.com/80stmefigr.html (http://www.coolerguys.com/80stmefigr.html)

Thanks!

Title: Re: would this block too much air?
Post by: RayB on March 15, 2006, 12:53:17 pm

They look more like speaker grills.

Title: Re: would this block too much air?
Post by: DeLong20 on March 15, 2006, 12:57:32 pm

I think they would work.  It would be worth a try for 1.95.

Title: Re: would this block too much air?
Post by: Silhouette on March 15, 2006, 05:40:12 pm

Like RayB said, they look like speaker grills. Really cool speaker grills.  8)

Title: Re: would this block too much air?
Post by: SOAPboy on March 15, 2006, 05:41:52 pm

They will block air.. anything that covers the fan in any way blocks air..

Enough to cause a super huge difference? nah..

If your really worried, toss in 1 extra fan just to be sure..


And remember.. 2 exhaust for every 1 intake  :P

Title: Re: would this block too much air?
Post by: AMDman13 on March 16, 2006, 06:56:55 pm

My Lian Li computer case has a 120mm fan exhaust rear with one of those grilles. Let me just say that removing was the 1st thing I did.
Think about blowing into a screen vs not.

Title: Re: would this block too much air?
Post by: hnugz on March 16, 2006, 07:31:41 pm

agree with marlborroman13, i wouldnt use it.